By Frank Kwame Abbor/Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), May 28, GNA – Keta FC has expressed strong dissatisfaction over what it describes as unfair administrative conduct and selective justice following a protest reportedly filed against the Club after its 3-2 victory over Yingor FC in a recent Middle League fixture.
In a press statement signed by Mr Philip Abotsi for the management of Keta FC, the Club questioned the basis of the protest, alleging that it related to issues from the 2023/2024 Middle League season, a competition in which Yingor FC did not participate.
“Keta FC is deeply concerned that the protest being entertained reportedly relates to a matter arising from the 2023/2024 Middle League Season, a competition in which Yingor FC did not qualify for, participate in, or reach even the Sub-Middle League stage,” the statement noted.
The Club said it found it difficult to understand the legal, procedural, or sporting basis upon which Yingor FC could rely on such matters in the current competition, alleging possible administrative facilitation from within the Volta Regional Football Association office.
“This development raises serious concerns about bias, selective justice, and targeted administrative conduct against Keta FC, especially when protest decisions previously determined in favour of Keta FC remain unresolved,” the statement added.
Management of Keta FC further argued that attempts to undermine the Club could discourage investment in football, particularly by women, noting that the Club was owned by Madam Enyonam Apetorgbor.
“Any attempt to frustrate or undermine such investment through selective administrative processes would amount to a serious disincentive to women’s participation in football ownership and sports development,” the statement stressed.
The Club cautioned against the use of influence, financial power, sponsorship arrangements, or privileged positions to interfere with the administration of football in the Volta Region.
“Sponsorship of a Middle League must never be interpreted as a guarantee of qualification to the final, promotion to Division One, or entitlement to preferential treatment,” the statement said.
Keta FC maintained that its victory over Yingor FC was fairly earned on the field of play and warned against attempts to overturn the result through external influence.
“If such conduct is tolerated, every club may be encouraged to seek influence outside the pitch, and that would destroy the credibility of Volta football,” the statement noted.
The Club called on the Volta Regional Football Association to act fairly and strictly in accordance with its regulations without fear, favour, intimidation, or selective justice.
“Volta football can only grow when fairness is seen, felt, and applied equally to all,” the statement concluded.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah /Kenneth Odeng Adade